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Free Printable Why Does This Happen? Parent Questions

Questions to think through one hard behavior at home: when it happens, what comes just before and right after, and what helps. Bring it to your BCBA.

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How to use it
  1. Pick one behavior. Just one, the one that is hardest right now.
  2. Answer the questions over a few days, as you notice things. There are no right answers.
  3. Bring it to your child's BCBA or team. It is a good place to start the talk.

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Why Does This Happen?Questions to think through one hard behavior. There are no right answers.CHILDAurenDATEOct 221. What does it look like? Describe it in plain words.Drops to the floor and screams when it is time to leave the park.2. When does it happen most? Tick all that fit.MorningsStopping something funAsked to do something hardTold no or asked to waitBusy or loud placesTired, hungry or not feeling wellWhen I am busy with something elseAlone with nothing to do3. What usually happens just before?I say "time to go." Usually late afternoon, before dinner.4. What usually happens right after? Tick all that fit.Someone comes over or talks to my childMy child gets out of doing somethingMy child gets something they wanted (a toy, a snack, a screen)It seems to feel good or calm my child downSomething else:5. When does it almost never happen?When we leave the library. Or when I show the timer first.6. What helps, even a little?A 5-minute warning and a snack in the car.7. What would you like your child to do instead?Say "one more minute" or show the break card.8. Questions for my child's BCBA or teamHow do we practice leaving at home?Add this to your child's Bloom Autism Support: snap a photo and send it to your child's Bloom Autism Support email address.Made with Bloom Autism Support · bloomautismsupport.com/freetools
Why it helps

Behavior is often a child's way of telling us something. Thinking about when it happens and what comes right after can help you and your child's team understand it, and find what to try.

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Add this to your child's Bloom Autism Support: snap a photo and send it to your child's Bloom Autism Support email address.

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